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This weekend is Chuseok, a national holiday in South Korea, which includes celebrations of good harvest, paying respects to ancestors and – my favorite part – huge feasts of delicious, traditional Korean food. I’m half Korean and spent a good chunk of my childhood in Korea (my dad was in the military) so I had the opportunity to celebrate Chuseok in the homeland with my extended Korean family.

I’m dedicating this week’s Fave Recipe Friday entry to one of my favorite Korean comfort foods: Chapchae (stir-fried noodles). Not only is this dish delicious and super easy to make, but it is also very versatile. The vermicelli noodles (made from sweet potato starch) absorb flavors very well so any vegetable works beautifully with this recipe. You can find the Korean vermicelli noodles at most Asian specialty grocery stores — my local favorite is H Mart, which has stores in Lynnwood and Federal Way.

Here is the recipe my mom and I always use. Note: For those who like their meat, feel free to add small pieces of beef or pork to this dish. Happy Chuseok, everyone!